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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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